11. Traffic...
These coastal cities have developed with bridges to barrier islands providing an influx of tourism and seasonal dwellers. Counties extend east to rural farms and undeveloped land. Major north/south arteries are I-75 and U.S. 41 supplemented by major east/west road systems into each city.

Even in the height of season, traffic flow is uncongested. Note the size of these individual cities within each county listed below. Traffic is much more manageable than our northern counterparts.

Manatee County Population - 2008 estimate: 316,000 in 741 sq. miles
(including... Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island)
Public Transit: Click here

Sarasota County Population - 2008 estimate: 372,000 in 725 sq. miles
(including... Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice)
Public Transit: Click here

Charlotte County Population - 2008 estimate: 150,000 in 694 sq. miles
(including... Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island)

Lee County Population - 2008 estimate: 593,000 in 804 sq. miles
(including... Cape Coral, Ft Myers, Sanibel Is., Bonita Springs)

Collier County Population - 2008 estimate: 315,000 in 2,025 sq. miles
(including... Naples, Marco Is., Everglades City)

Maps and driving distances... Click here

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